Life Span
Biennial
Perennial
Type
Herbs, Shrub
Aquatics
Origin
Mediterranean, Northern Africa
North America, Europe, Asia
Habitat
Temperate Regions
Lakes, Ponds, sluggish streams and rivers
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-8
1-8
Habit
Rosette/Stemless
Spreading
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
-
Fruit Color
-
Light Green
Leaf Color in Spring
Silver
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Silver
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Silver
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Oval with a pointed tip and fine teeth along their edges
Oblong-lanceolate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
-
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
-
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Poorly Drained
Bloom Time
Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall
Late Spring, Early Summer
Tolerances
-
Cold climate, Salt, Wet Site
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
In Water
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Never Over-water, Requires regular watering
Plant grows in water
In Summer
Lots of watering
Aquatic Plant
In Spring
Moderate
Aquatic Plant
In Winter
Average Water
Aquatic Plant
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
-
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
-
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Poorly Drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
-
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Apply 10-10-10 amount
No fertilizers needed
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch, Slugs, Snails
Insects, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Cold climate, Salt
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
-
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
-
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Food for insects
Medicinal Uses
Antiseptic, Astringent
Swelling
Part of Plant Used
Leaves
-
Other Uses
Used for its medicinal properties
-
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Bedding Plant, Container, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Bog Garden, Water Gardens
Botanical Name
SALVIA argentea
LEMNA trisulca
Common Name
Silver Clary, Silver Sage
Duckmeat, Frog's Buttons, Ivyleaf Duckweed, Star Duckweed
In Hindi
रजत बाबा
duckweed
In German
Silver Sage
Entengrütze
In French
Silver Sage
lentille d'eau
In Spanish
silver Sage
Lenteja de agua
In Greek
Silver Sage
duckweed
In Portuguese
silver Sage
lentilha-d'água
In Polish
silver Sage
Rzęsa
In Latin
Argentum Sage
duckweed
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Family
Lamiaceae
Lemnaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Monocots
Subfamily
Nepetoideae
Lemnoideae
Properties of Silver Sage and Duckweed
Wondering what are the properties of Silver Sage and Duckweed? We provide you with everything About Silver Sage and Duckweed. Silver Sage doesn't have thorns and Duckweed doesn't have thorns. Also Silver Sage does not have fragrant flowers. Silver Sage has allergic reactions like and Duckweed has allergic reactions like . Compare all the properties and characteristics of these two plants. Find out which of these plant can be used as indoor plant. If you are interested to decorate your house and garden, find out aesthetic uses, compare them and select the plant which will beautify your surrounding. Along with beautification, try comparing medicinal and edible uses of Silver Sage and Duckweed and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Silver Sage and Duckweed
Season and care of Silver Sage and Duckweed is important to know. While considering everything about Silver Sage and Duckweed Care, growing season is an essential factor. Silver Sage season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Duckweed season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Silver Sage is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Duckweed is while the PH of soil for Silver Sage is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Duckweed is .
Silver Sage and Duckweed Physical Information
Silver Sage and Duckweed physical information is very important for comparison. Silver Sage height is 10.20 cm and width 50.80 cm whereas Duckweed height is 5.00 cm and width 0.12 cm. The color specification of Silver Sage and Duckweed are as follows:
Care of Silver Sage and Duckweed
Care of Silver Sage and Duckweed include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Silver Sage pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Duckweed pruning is done . In summer Silver Sage needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Duckweed needs Aquatic Plant and in winter, it needs Aquatic Plant.